Stephanie Kee Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As Project Director, I oversee strategic programs focused on sustainable development and empowering changemakers with innovative solutions. Additionally, I drive business development by applying for grants and managing partnerships with foundations and international organizations, particularly in the areas of social innovation programs, capacity building, and leadership development.Key Responsibilities:• Initiate and set strategic goals for programs, aligning them with the… Show more As Project Director, I oversee strategic programs focused on sustainable development and empowering changemakers with innovative solutions. Additionally, I drive business development by applying for grants and managing partnerships with foundations and international organizations, particularly in the areas of social innovation programs, capacity building, and leadership development.Key Responsibilities:• Initiate and set strategic goals for programs, aligning them with the organization's objectives.• Plan and oversee programs from inception to completion, managing deadlines, budgeting, milestones, and processes.• Develop and implement evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.• Supervise program and project managers, providing feedback and resolving complex issues.• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders through detailed reports, presentations, and progress updates.• Drive business growth by establishing relationships and securing contracts with clients and stakeholders.• Draft grant applications and pursue partnerships with foundations and international organizations, focusing on social innovation programs, capacity building, and leadership development.Highlighted Projects:• YSEALI Next, Executive Steering Committee: Project manage small grant funds and development projects by the executive steering committee, providing mentorship and capacity building. This initiative focuses on fostering leadership and civic engagement among young Southeast Asian leaders, and developing a roadmap for the next decade.• YSEALI Game Changers: Led a transformative program that brought together 73 changemakers from 11 Southeast Asian countries to develop social impact games addressing regional challenges. Successfully secured additional sponsorship from international partners and distributed USD 41,000 in seed funding to support these innovative solutions. Show less

As a Project Manager at Me.reka, I spearheaded end-to-end program implementation, with a focus on digital upskilling and employability. My role also involved leading youth leadership and capacity-building programs, encompassing community outreach and stakeholder management.Key Responsibilities:• Led full-scale program execution, ensuring impactful outcomes in digital upskilling and enhanced employability.• Managed youth leadership and capacity-building initiatives, integrating… Show more As a Project Manager at Me.reka, I spearheaded end-to-end program implementation, with a focus on digital upskilling and employability. My role also involved leading youth leadership and capacity-building programs, encompassing community outreach and stakeholder management.Key Responsibilities:• Led full-scale program execution, ensuring impactful outcomes in digital upskilling and enhanced employability.• Managed youth leadership and capacity-building initiatives, integrating community outreach and stakeholder engagement.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to strategize, design, and execute project activities.• Oversaw participant recruitment, onboarding, and program management, ensuring a seamless leaners journey• Implemented robust tracking and measurement systems to assess and enhance the impact of programs.Highlighted Projects:• Games Bagus: Implemented a capacity building program which empowered Malaysian changemakers to produce socially impact games, enhancing their design and narrative skills through training and mentorship. The program fosters a community dedicated to exploring social issues and civic engagement. It brought together 60 Malaysians and granted USD 9,000 in seed funding, catalyzing the development of impactful games that address pressing societal challenges.• Digital Entrepreneur: Managed a program that empowered a special cohort of 80 youths, funded by HRD Corp, with essential digital and entrepreneurial skills, leading to tangible outcomes. It facilitated gig employment opportunities, providing real-world experience and a pathway to sustainable income. Show less

Georgetown, Penang

As a Project Executive at Penang Art District since its inception in 2015, I've been instrumental in fostering the growth of Penang's contemporary arts and culture scene. With a focus on community engagement, I've served as a link between the creative community and the state government.Responsibilities:• Project managed the design plan of an arts & culture hub involving state government departments, architects and designers, and public stakeholders• Spearheaded community… Show more As a Project Executive at Penang Art District since its inception in 2015, I've been instrumental in fostering the growth of Penang's contemporary arts and culture scene. With a focus on community engagement, I've served as a link between the creative community and the state government.Responsibilities:• Project managed the design plan of an arts & culture hub involving state government departments, architects and designers, and public stakeholders• Spearheaded community engagement initiatives within the creative industry.• Lead the team in growing and positioning the organisation as a key liaison and bridge between the arts community and the state government in Penang• Designed and coordinated capacity-building and educational programs for arts practitioners, creative spaces, and the general public.• Conducted extensive research and provided recommendations on relevant policies for the arts and creative industry.• Established networks to connect the local arts and creative industry with national and regional platforms. Show less

As a Research Associate at Story Circle, I played a role in researching young emerging leaders in the region for a non-fiction book on purposeful leaders in Asia by Alvin Ung, the author of Barefoot Leadership. I assisted in facilitating sessions on change management and leadership development programs, aiming to enhance the leadership capabilities of civil servants.Key Responsibilities:• Co-facilitated a long-term leadership development program, transforming civil servants into… Show more As a Research Associate at Story Circle, I played a role in researching young emerging leaders in the region for a non-fiction book on purposeful leaders in Asia by Alvin Ung, the author of Barefoot Leadership. I assisted in facilitating sessions on change management and leadership development programs, aiming to enhance the leadership capabilities of civil servants.Key Responsibilities:• Co-facilitated a long-term leadership development program, transforming civil servants into leaders.• Co-designed evaluation tools to monitor the competencies and skills of future top civil servants.• Project managed an international book project, liaising with the principal consultant of Story Circle and the managing partner of &samhoud, an international management consulting firm.• Designed an online purpose survey that reached eight countries and gathered feedback from 250 young emerging leaders.• Personal achievement: Published three articles on self-development in The Star, the largest national English daily in Malaysia. Show less

Petaling Jaya Utara

I transitioned into the role of Research Assistant at the Petaling Jaya Utara Member of Parliament Office after completing a 3-month "Know An MP" internship program by the Democratic Action Party (DAP). This experience allowed me to witness the democratic process firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of politics by shadowing a member of parliament and working on various constituency responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:• Assisted the member of parliament during parliamentary… Show more I transitioned into the role of Research Assistant at the Petaling Jaya Utara Member of Parliament Office after completing a 3-month "Know An MP" internship program by the Democratic Action Party (DAP). This experience allowed me to witness the democratic process firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of politics by shadowing a member of parliament and working on various constituency responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:• Assisted the member of parliament during parliamentary sessions, press conferences, and public forums.• Managed and produced statements of accounts for fundraisers.• Led a team to design and organize a youth leadership development program for university students.• Coordinated an 8-week health campaign involving 10 neighboring communities. Show less

Executive Program In Arts & Culture Strategy

An eight-months programme by The University of Pennsylvania and the National Arts Strategies (NAS) team for managers in the cultural.

Bachelor Of Science In Applied Accounting, Accountancy, First Class Honours

Research and Analysis Project: An analysis of the quality of corporate governance within a public listed company and the impact.

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant (Acca), Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Campus Experience: President of Sunway Student Action Team (STACT), a student body that acts as an intermediary.

Cambridge International Examinations (Cie) A-Level, Science, 2A*2A

Activities and Societies: Campus experience: Assistant Secretary for the A-Level Student Council (ALSCO); Lead singer for the college.